GB hopes in danger after loss to China

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GB captain Kate Walsh wearing a guard to protect her jaw, fractured six days agoJohn Giles/PA

Cathy Harris

Last updated at 6:14PM, August 4 2012

Captain Kate Walsh returns to the side six days after breaking her jaw but cannot inspire GB to secure last-four spot

Kate Walsh, the Great Britain captain, returned to the action for the first
time since breaking her jaw in last Sunday’s opening match but her presence
failed to inspire the side as they lost 2-1 to China.

In their worst performance of the tournament, GB threw away a great
opportunity to secure a place in the last four and must beat or draw their
last pool A match against the Netherlands, the reigning Olympic champions on
Monday, depending on how China fare against Japan. The Netherlands qualified
for the semi-finals today with a 3-2 win over South Korea.